The Tiny Tinned Fish You Should Be Eating For Brain, Bone And Heart Health |
The Tiny Tinned Fish You Should Be Eating For Brain, Bone And Heart Health
They're small but mighty – and mercury content is typically low.
Parents editor at HuffPost UK
2025 saw sardines have their fashion moment (Vogue declared ‘sardine girl summer’ a thing) – and it seems in 2026, they’re gaining popularity on people’s plates, too.
The act of sardinemaxxing (aka cramming sardines into one’s diet) has gained popularity on TikTok, while industry reports suggest the canned sardines market is experiencing “steady expansion” due to “rising global demand for shelf-stable, nutrient-rich seafood”.
And nutrient-rich they certainly are...
“Sardines are one of the most nutrient-dense foods available and punch well above their weight nutritionally,” registered dietitian Dalia Weinreb told HuffPost UK.
We asked the expert about the top three health benefits of this tiny tinned fish –........